This 501 C 3 organization serves single women and their children. The building can accommodate six homeless families and guests generally stay nine to 12 months but for as much as 24 months.
The shelter also has a job TREC (training referral education and case management) program that's open to all clients and homeless people in the community. The program helps them increase their employability by providing transportation and clothing vouchers. Every dinner, the meal is provided through a volunteer group. The website contains information about how to volunteer time, money or service.
Goodwill Industries International is a donation and volunteer program to help the less fortunate. This is the Northlake location, which contains a store and donation center.
Conveniently situated at the corner of Peachtree Dunwoody, the Ronald McDonald house serves as a home away from home for those families with children that are critically ill. The festive decor and accent pieces placed along the front and the side of the home leave all that enter in a warm and welcoming state. Parking is free and located towards the back of the home.
Since 1925, Goodwill has been helping to employ Americans across the country. Commonly mistaken for just a thrift store, the primary purpose of this not-for-profit organization is to put people to work using the proceeds from sales to fund its mission. This particular store, located in the Peachtree Parkway Plaza shopping center, is also a donation center. The clothes are organized according to color, making for easy browsing, and the staff is kind and helpful.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is inside of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Warehouse is West Atlanta. It was founded by Bill Bolling in 1979 and originally operated out of the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Midtown. The food bank now provides food for more than 700 non-profit agencies. These agencies include food pantries, community kitchens, shelters, senior centers, and child care centers in Atlanta and other areas throughout North Georgia. It has an interactive website with helpful information about the various ways to donate and volunteer. Individuals and companies can make monetary donations online and walk-in food donations are accepted on-site during weekday hours. It also has volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups of up to 25 people. The Atlanta Community Food Bank sponsors and organizes events to raise money and awareness about hunger and nutrition. Information about the Hunger Walk/Run, Community Gardens, Kids in Need, and other annual community activities is posted on its website.
Our House nonprofit helps families get back on their feet by providing preschool education and daycare services to the homeless. It also offers family advocacy support and job training specific to Child Development Associate certification.
Founded in 1957, the Humane Society of Cobb County is a non-profit animal welfare charity and no-kill shelter serving the county and the surrounding area.
The Humane Society's mission is to promote the humane welfare and responsible guardianship of animals through education, community outreach, spay/neuter programs and the shelter.
Services and programs include pet crisis and grief counseling, assistance for pet owners in-need, home-to-home placement and pet-assisted therapy.
Project Adam is a rehabilitation and support organization for local community members struggling with substance abuse and other life-changing issues. The services are primarily outpatient, but live-in treatment residence programs are also available. The team treats both adults and adolescents.
Located in Alpharetta, American Legion Post 201 is a veterans organization situated on a 13-acre piece of land that also features a war memorial paying tribute to Georgians who have served in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, and their families. The American Legion Post 201 features military equipment and a nearly 8,000 brick walkway. Inscribed on the bricks are the names of those who fought bravely for their community and country.
Create Your Dreams is a youth-oriented, non-profit organization in the historic King Plow community of Midtown. Create Your Dreams aims to assist underprivileged public school students with achieving a high school diploma through various after school programs, tutoring, field trips and college preparation programs. The organization's space features computers, art space, couches and a kitchen.
AWARE is a federally recognized, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization that focuses to preserve and restore wildlife. It is in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. The center is surrounded by 3,000 acres of forest, streams and wildlife. Aware provides programs that educate guests about wildlife, including ongoing rehabilitation efforts, educational handouts, and classroom lecture information.
This Goodwill location is in the Winder Square Plaza in downtown Winder. This particular store has a donation center where you can drop off a variety of different items. It is always in need of clothes, books and furniture. A full list of accepted items is available on the website.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store is one of nine metro Atlanta stores. All locations offer affordable clothing, furniture and household items for people with a limited income. Free goods are available to those referred by members or partnering agencies.
Donations of items that can be sold in the store are gratefully accepted and include clothing, shoes, small furniture, domestic goods, toys, books, bicycles, sporting equipment and small electrics.
